ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Event overview
Ocean Breeze is a road/path running event held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach. The event offers multiple race distances on the beach path at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., with check-in at the tables closest to 54th Place. The course is an open course; participants should be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Course and logistics
The course uses out-and-back loops on the beach path and will be marked. The 5k is an out-and-back route. The 10k is two 5k loops, the 15k is three 5k loops, and the half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Parking is free in the nearby residential area; the beach parking lot is paid by ticket machine.
Registration, fees and services
Registration is available via PayPal or Active.com; registrants who use PayPal will receive an email within 12 hours to finalize registration. Pricing is tiered: early bird one month before the race (5k $23.99, 10k $28.99, 15k $32.99, half marathon $38.99), race month pricing (5k $25.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $35.99, half marathon $40.99), and race day rates (cash, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal accepted). The event includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, on-site snacks, and results posted on the website within 12-24 hours. Transfers require contact with the organizer and the event has a no-refund policy. Volunteers may earn a free race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
